Brothers. Right? And as much of a pain they can be, there's so many positive things I've learned from having the little terror in my life. It's definitely a roller coaster, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
1. The older you get, the better the relationship.
Sometimes, it can be hard to get along with your brother, especially through their puberty and rebellious stages. (Everyone has them.) But somewhere along the line, this rough patch will fix and you will realise brothers are forever, and that maybe they aren’t as annoying or frustrating as they always seemed.
2. You'll never have a secret again.
Maybe you tell them, or maybe they happen to find it out on their own, but nothing ever makes it past your brother. You don't really have any secrets anymore, especially when he can double as not only your sibling but your partner in crime.
3. It's not always going to be easy.
It's inevitable that you're going to argue. Over things as little as who stole the TV remote, or things as big as the girl he is seeing who you haven't even met yet but you already despise.
3. However: you're always going to have him on your side.
Either way, you know you will always have someone you can count on. He has your back through thick and thin- it's basically his job. He's your best friend, even if he doesn't always act like it.
4. He's not always going to need you.
Believe it or not, eventually he isn't going to need you to be beside him anymore. And although your instinct may be to stick up for him, protect him, and keep him sheltered forever, there's a point where you need to let go and let him become his own person.
5. In fact, maybe you need him more than you like to admit.
Maybe he doesn't need you around anymore, but sometimes you definitely need him. There's no shame in having someone around to grab something off the top shelf, or act tough when there's some creep on the bus. There is a point that you won't be the big one anymore: embrace it and accept the help.
6. They grow up so quick.
Puberty can hit fast... and hard. And maybe you watch him transition from child, to MANCHILD. At least, I did. And while he's always going to be my baby brother, it's scary to see them growing so quick and intensely. Appreciate them when they’re little, before the hormones, grumpiness and constant hunger become nothing more than a normality.
7. Enjoy them always.
As hard as it may be sometimes, we're always going to love them. Through thick and thin, they're always going to be your number one supporter and best friend.
